Braces Bring Pain and Hope for MD Patient Ronnie Gibson
Ronnie Gibson, 19, a muscular dystrophy patient from Middletown, endures painful leg braces and daily therapy to walk again after years confined to a wheelchair. Therapist Robert Greenwood notes the excruciatingly stiff muscles, but twice daily parallel-bar exercises spark renewed hope as Ronnie on-sight learns to stand and walk with crutches. Ronnie recalls losing hope at age 12, but MD chapter colleagues stress staying positive is crucial for therapy. he has since graduated Middletown High and now progresses with support toward walking unaided. He says it feels great once the braces are on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Gibson
LaFayette Ave
Journal
Ronnie
Middletown Hospital
Robert Greenwood
Greenwood
Hope
Tients
Middletown High School
Middletown High School Thanksgiving Assembly Preview
Middletown High School hosts a Thanksgiving assembly directed by Miss Helen Weinberger and Mrs. John Akerman on Wednesday featuring a brief sermon by Dr. Donald Cryer of First Methodist Church and a performance by the mixed chorus. Nightingale Club members visited Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati for an open house. Dr. David Davidson spoke to Future Teachers of America on Ohio teacher training and certification. After six weeks of volleyball, the Jetsons won the Girls Athletic Association title with Bet ry Bender’s Bouncers as runners up. Jetsons roster includes Becky Tallman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet B. Robinson
Middletown High School
Helen Weinberger
John Akerman
Donald Cryer
First Methodist Church of
Middletown
Nightingale Club
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
David Davidson
Teachers of America
Ohio
Girls’ Athletic Association
Jetsons
Donzelia Williams
Bouncers
Betty Bender
Becky Tallman
Linda Fraley
Pam McNabb
Jo Ann Love
Jackie Reynolds
Toby Thomas
Beth
Fenwick seniors explore health careers and Mass day
Fenwick High School seniors attend Health Day focusing on nursing and hospital work. Sister Mary Noel attended a biology convention in Toledo. Students packed home economics materials for transfer to the new Fenwick building. The Spanish Club plans Saint lives reports led by Rosemary Andreotta. The Student Council now handles Family Mass Day arrangements for Thanksgiving. The Middletown CYO skates at Roller Haven this afternoon with admission 50 cents and skate rental 30 cents. Band practice resumes after school for basketball season. Fenwick Alumni host a dance at the American Legion Hall featuring Ray Branthoff’s orchestra next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Noel
Toledo
Martha Ditmyer
Chris Castellano
Donna Morin
Charlotte Imfeld
New Fenwick High School
Christian
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Vincent Ferrer
St. Teresa of Avila
St. Martin de Porres
St. Francis Xavier
St. Rose of Lima
Rosemary Andreotta
Coun
Middletown C.Y.O
Roller Haven
Fenwick
American Legion Hall
Ray Branthoff
Hornets Host Health Career Days at Mercy Hospital
Juniors and seniors from Lemon Monroe High toured Mercy Hospital Hamilton Wednesday and Friday to explore health and hygiene vocations. A WPFB radio program on school life featured Gale Holcomb, Carol Banks, and others. The Hornets cheer club, led by adviser Judy Anderson, plans a Blue and Gold Day and a special cheering section at home games with the next meeting set for Nov 29.
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Wednessey
Lemon-Monroe High School
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Jeanne Shackelford
Mary Wolf
Pat Darling
Carolyn Allen
Sharon G.bson
Sue Abbott
Betty Cain
Penny Duvall
Mary Ellen Dieterly
Francis Neu
Kay Senften
Pat Williams
Karen Hammond
Pam Pleak
Carolyn Cobb
Peggy Sue Schmidt
Linda Webb
Ruth Ann Tungate
Chester Griffin
Bob Young
Tion Wpfb
Gale Holcomb
Carol Banks
Darryl Bowen
Mike Steven
Mike Spears
Bill McKeever
Sue Springfield
Brenda O'Hara
Nancy Nuss
Gayle van Guelpen
Judy Snider
Connie Tuggle
Glen Gibson
Monroe
Judy Anderson
Hornet
Nev
Local Names Listed Among Community Figures
Kathy Banzhaf Lillian Little Silas Patti Fruauff Faye Ford Kaye Heard and Gail Hoffman are named among prominent community figures featured in this segment. The listed individuals appear in a roster or notices highlighting local residents active in organizations or events.
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Banzhaf
Kathy Little
Lillian Silas
Patti Fruauff
Faye Ford
Kaye Heard
Gail Hoffman
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By Ted Pollard
MD Association
Ronnif
MHS
Mas
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Jersey
The
Shades
Royal and Aqua
Heber Jones, Inc
Vail Ave
Strand Bldg
Grand Ave
Gideon Rd
Laundry
McGee's
Mkt
Imperial
Hughes Motor, Inc
Barnitz Bank
Barnitz
Life Insurance
Mercury
Lincoln-Mercury CO
Curry Ford, Inc
Wilmer Motors
Oldsmobile
Super
Howe Motor CO
BUICK
Chrysler
Pontiac
Guyler Buick, Inc
FORD
Corvair Monza
Monterey
Falcon
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